MY RIDE: Have a classic, motorin' weekend at these events

Friday

Aug 31, 2007 at 1:50 PM

Clubs

Clubs

Upper Delaware River Mustang Club, the first Mustang club in the area, is accepting new members. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. second Wed. at the Riverview Inn, Westfall, Pa. Call Kevin at 856-1256 or Jim at 856-3332.

Country Club Cruisers Car Club of Dingmans Ferry, Pa. Meetings are the first Tues., Westfall Family Restaurant, 7 p.m. Call 856-6154.

Tri-state Motorcycle Club, LTD, is seeking new members. Orange County-based club sponsors ice races and hare scrambles and participates in social functions. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tues. Call 566-4956.

National Southern Cruisers Riding Club Orange County Chapter is a no-dues club for motorcycle riders who just want to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow riders and share a passion for riding. Call 986-4869 or visit www.southerncruisers.net.

Orange County Antique Auto Club meetings are at 7:30 p.m. first Fri. at the Wallkill Community Center, Wes Warren Drive, off Route 211, Town of Wallkill. Members' vehicles include antiques, hot rods, customs and muscle cars. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Call Jean Lloyd at 733-1901.

Mustang Club of Orange County seeking members. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Thurs. at the Olde Erie Brew Pub and Grill, 7-11 W. Main St., Middletown. Call Steve Motola at 973-809-4052 or Joe Rementer at 346-5312 or e-mail joerementer@yahoo.com.

Orange County Chapter of the American Legion Riders meets at 7 p.m. second Thurs. at Greenwood Lake American Legion Post 1443, Monroe Road, Greenwood Lake. This is not a motorcycle club, per se. It is for members of the American Legion, Sons of the Legion or Ladies Auxiliary who have a 350cc motorcycle or above or a love for country and motorcycles. Call 477-2193 after 3 p.m. or e-mail ocalriders@hotmail.com.

Tri-State Car Club meets 7:30 p.m. second Tues. at the Town of Wallkill Community Center, Wes Warren Drive, Route 211, Town of Wallkill. Visit www.tristatecarclub.com.

Saturday Evening All-American Cruise-in, 6-9:30 p.m. through Oct. 27, Route 211, Middletown, between Auto Zone and Hollywood Video. Sponsored by the Mustang Club of Orange County, in cooperation with AutoZone, Hollywood Video and Cheeseburger in Paradise. Open to all American-made vehicles. No fee, awards, 50/50 and more. Call Steve Motola at 973-809-4052 or e-mail smotola@frontiernet.net. Visit mustangcluboforangecounty.org.

Cruizen Sullivan County will be holding cruise nights 6-9 p.m. Mon. and Thurs. through Oct. 8. 6-9 p.m. Mon. is at Mullally's Pub, Main Street, Jeffersonville. Great pub grub, including wings. Rear deck overlooking the brook, with great parking for the rides. Thurs. is at the Panda Parlor ice cream and food stand, Route 52, Liberty. Tasty food and ice cream as well as excellent parking. DJ at both locations. Call Geoff at 800-557-1147, ext. 304, or e-mail gpersten@tisinspects.com.

Rod Benders Car Club Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m. Wed. through Sept. 26, Bear Mountain State Park, $2 parking for show and spectators' cars (club receives none of the fee). Field parking for cars, trucks and motorcycles 1987 and older. All other vehicles are to park in the designated parking lot for spectators. 50/50, fun, games, food, refreshments and prizes to be awarded. Trophies given out each night. Call 446-3631, 446-3187 or 446-6705; e-mail rodbenders@hvc.rr.com; or visit www.popyourhood.com or www.therodbenders.homestead.com.

Charity Bike Run & Bikini Wash with Lou Savarese, registration starts at 9 a.m., run starts at 11 a.m., Sept. 30 (rain or shine), begins and ends at Laura Ann Farms, Route 17M, Monroe, Donation $20 per rider or $30 per couple, after ride party and live music by "Off Hour Rockers," raffles, 50/50, vendors, food and more. All proceeds benefits St. Jude Research Hospital in memory of Vincent "Jimmy" Cuomo. Call 234-3547.

First Sullivan County Veterans Run, registration 8-11 a.m., Oct. 14, rain or shine, Mamakating Town Park, Bloomingburg. Registration is $15 per rider and $5 per passenger. Ride starts at the park at 11:30 a.m., return to park at 2 p.m. for brief ceremony. Vendors, food, souvenirs. Larry Tremblay of RPM Choppers and Performance Cycles will lead the run with the Marine Tribute Bike. All proceeds support the veteran organizations of Sullivan County. Call 888-2470; cell, 800-6847; e-mail echoteam3@yahoo.com, or call Mamakating Town Supervisor Charles Penna at 888-3049.

Rhinebeck International Rally New York U.S. Rally Championship, Sept. 6-8, begins in Ellenville at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 6 and finishes back in Ellenville at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sept. 8. A 450-mile rally through the southern Catskill Mountains. Visit www.rallynewyork.com.

Town of Montgomery Lions Club 17th Annual Classic Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 7 (rain or shine), Valley Central High School, Route 17K, Montgomery. Pre-registration $15 by Sept. 17; day of show $20; vendors $30; spectators $2. Best of Show and Spectator's Choice trophies. Trophies awarded for all classes. Clubs welcome and vendors wanted. Call from 9-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. 457-3104 or 778-3805. All funds raised benefit the communities of Maybrook, Montgomery and Walden for sight, hearing and other worthy causes.

Upper Delaware River Mustang Club second annual Car Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14, Orange County Park, Route 416, Montgomery, open to Mustangs, Fords and Corvettes. Trophies in many different classes, food will also be available. Call 856-1256 or 856-3332.

David Curtis Memorial second annual Car-Bike Show & Flea Market, Oct. 20, time to be announced, Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Route 416, Montgomery. Benefits the National Transplant Assistance Fund. Check www.masterautobodyandrepair.com for info, call Debbie at 343-9897 or e-mail her at masterautobodyrepair@yahoo.com.

Hard Rock Cafe New York and Indian Larry Legacy host Bike Night Series, Sept. 10, Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway (corner of West 43rd Street), Times Square, Manhattan. Free admission. All ages welcome. Throughout the Bike Night Series, Hard Rock Cafe New York and Indian Larry Legacy with builders Paul Cox and Keino has been selling 1,000 raffle tickets for a chance to win a custom-made Indian Larry Legacy motorcycle valued at $80,000. Drawing Sept. 10. Proceeds from Bike Night will benefit September Smiles, an organization that serves as a central resource for families facing unexpected loss of a spouse, partner or parent. Call 212-991-1287 or 718-609-9184 or visit www.indianlarry.com or www.hardrock.com.

Roar to the Shore, Sept. 6-9, Wildwood, N.J. Takes place the first week of Wildwood's "off-peak season." The beach is free. More than 100,000 bikes are planned to attend. Visit www.roartotheshoreonline.com.

Mail information for "Where the rides are" at least two weeks in advanced to Donna Kessler, c/o My Ride, 40 Mulberry St., Middletown 10940; or e-mail dkessler@th-record.com. Calendar listings can also be submitted online at www.recordonline.com/myride. If you are submitting a cruise listing, indicate the beginning and end date.